Project Manager / Estimator

Located in Spartanburg, SC

Salary: $90,000–$100,000

Project Manager / Estimator

Location: Spartanburg, SC
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually (based on experience)

Job Description

Express Employment is seeking an experienced, results-driven Project Manager / Estimator to oversee industrial projects from initial customer contact and estimating through project completion. This individual will be responsible for developing accurate project estimates, securing new business, managing customer relationships, coordinating field operations, and maintaining profitability.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial construction, millwright work, rigging, machinery installation, equipment relocation, fabrication, or plant shutdowns. This position is well-suited for someone who is entrepreneurial, profit-minded, and comfortable managing projects while developing new business opportunities.

The Project Manager / Estimator will work directly with customers to evaluate project requirements, determine labor and equipment needs, prepare estimates and proposals, and coordinate all aspects of project execution. This individual will also be responsible for bringing in new business and maintaining existing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer facilities to evaluate project requirements, take measurements, assess site conditions, and determine labor, equipment, and material requirements.

• Prepare accurate project estimates using company spreadsheets, evaluating labor hours, equipment costs, materials, subcontractors, and other project expenses.

• Develop professional sales letters, proposals, and project documentation that clearly outline the scope of work, pricing, expectations, and responsibilities.

• Secure new business through professional sales techniques, customer relationship management, and effective project proposals while protecting company profit margins.

• Manage projects from initial customer contact and estimating through scheduling, execution, and completion.

• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and customer schedules to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within budget.

• Maintain communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle, addressing questions, changes, and potential issues as they arise.

• Monitor project costs, budgets, labor, and overall performance to ensure profitability.

• Take ownership of individual project profits and losses, including projects completed by employees or teams within the department.

• Maintain accurate project records, sales history, estimates, budgets, and financial documentation for the Office Manager and company financial system.

• Develop and maintain sales forecasts and projected budgets covering one to twelve months to support future business growth.

• Track current sales, completed projects, and upcoming opportunities to maintain accurate historical records for financial institutions and future customers.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining existing customer relationships and developing a consistent pipeline of potential projects.

• Bring established customer relationships and industry contacts to ProTeam, helping generate new business and expand the company's customer base.

• Achieve a minimum annual sales target of $1 million.

• Support the development and implementation of AI tools and technology to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and project management processes.

• Ensure all customer-facing correspondence, proposals, and project documentation are professional, accurate, and clearly communicate the company's scope of work.

Project Overview

Projects primarily involve industrial and manufacturing facilities and may include:

• Machinery and equipment installation

• Equipment relocation and plant moves

• Millwright work

• Rigging and heavy equipment handling

• Industrial fabrication

• Plant shutdowns and maintenance projects

Project durations can range from one day to approximately one year, with most projects lasting between one day and three months. Individual projects typically range in value from approximately $300,000 to $500,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial project management, estimating, industrial construction, millwright work, rigging, machinery installation, equipment relocation, fabrication, or plant shutdowns.

• Experience estimating labor, man-hours, equipment, materials, and project costs.

• Strong understanding of project profitability, budgeting, and cost control.

• Proven ability to manage projects from start to finish.

• Demonstrated business development and customer relationship management experience.

• Established relationships within the industrial or manufacturing industry that can help generate new business.

• Ability to coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and schedules.

• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other standard office applications.

• Ability to conduct site visits, walk industrial facilities, take measurements, and evaluate project requirements.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reading blueprints, engineering drawings, CAD files, or technical specifications.

• Previous experience working for an industrial contractor, machinery installation company, millwright contractor, or rigging company.

• Experience with industrial estimating software or developing project estimates using Excel.

• Familiarity with AI tools and technology used for estimating, project planning, or business development.

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